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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 532
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 197.83 Crore
More than 8 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 197.83 Crore  today. More than 8 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10409047
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2nd Dose
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10066943
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Precaution Dose
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5726003
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18424246
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2nd Dose
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17628446
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Precaution Dose
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10371002
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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36822414
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2nd Dose
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23764664
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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60488684
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2nd Dose
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48937257
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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558318890
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2nd Dose
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501936223
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Precaution Dose
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3070195
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203458059
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2nd Dose
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193583588
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Precaution Dose
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2626219
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127272027
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2nd Dose
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120921153
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Precaution Dose
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24551277
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1015193367
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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916838274
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Precaution Dose
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46344696
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Total
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1978376337
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 1st July, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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35
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2nd Dose
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360
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Precaution Dose
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11185
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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121
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2nd Dose
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880
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Precaution Dose
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41021
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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56414
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2nd Dose
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121612
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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19983
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2nd Dose
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58665
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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22922
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2nd Dose
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199188
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Precaution Dose
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68586
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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3996
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2nd Dose
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45056
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Precaution Dose
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30298
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4647
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2nd Dose
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30065
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Precaution Dose
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92018
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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108118
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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455826
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Precaution Dose
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243108
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Total
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807052
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Experience science virtually in the Mega Science Festival ‘IISF 2020’
Students can get benefits with Events of IISF 2020 at home: Dr Ranjana Aggarwal
IISF involves the Researchers beyond the barriers of time and borders: Shri Jayant Sahasrabudhe
In the pandemic when a lot of excitement seems to have come to a halt, it is science and technology that is keeping the spirits high. One such live example is India International Science Festival  2020 where science can be experienced virtually. “We have events where students can go for virtual tours, 3D exhibitions, virtual events, panel discussions, lectures and many more. There are 41 events and everyone is welcome in the event”, said Dr Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies , New Delhi. She was addressing at J C Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA. The university in association with Vijnana Bharati  Haryana organized a curtain raiser of IISF 2020. IISF will take place from 22-25 December 2020.
The nodal institution for the IISF 2020 is CSIR-NISTADS, New Delhi. This Science Festival is organized jointly by Department of Science and Technology , Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Health & family Welfare, and Department of Biotechnology .
Dr Aggarwal elaborated on the various events and their scopes. She briefed about how students can be benefitted with the programs at the ease of sitting at their homes but without missing the real science.
“When the pandemic happened, we thought it will get over in few months and we will be able to conduct the program like we did last year. But by September it became clear that it won’t be possible for us to conduct it physically, then we thought of conducting it at virtual platforms” said Shri Jayant Sahasrabudhe, National Organizing Secretary, VIBHA. He explained that IISF is involving global and overseas Indian researchers and academics, beyond the barriers of time and borders. He said that despite the corona outbreak the number of events has been increased and there is a plan to increase it in the consecutive festivals.
Prof Dinesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor of the University congratulated and appreciated the efforts made by CSIR-NISTADS, Vijnana Bharati and different Ministries to organize this mega festival of science during current prevailing pandemic.
In another outreach programme of the IISF 2020, Dr. Ranjana Aggarwal gave a popular science lecture on the objectives and significance of this mega science festival. Science Communicators’ Group had organized this outreach event to make people aware about the IISF.
Information on various activities related to the Science Festival and registration of partners is available on the IISF website www.scienceindiafest.org.
The President of India is pleased to make the following appointments/Changes:-
I. Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Mizoram is transferred and appointed as Governor of Goa.
II. Shri Satyadev Narayan Arya, Governor of Haryana is transferred and appointed as Governor of Tripura.
III. Shri Ramesh Bais, Governor of Tripura is transferred and appointed as Governor of Jharkhand.
IV. Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot as Governor of Karnataka.
V. Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, Governor of Himachal Pradesh is transferred and appointed as Governor of Haryana.
VI. Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati as Governor of Mizoram.
VII. Shri Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel as Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
VIII. Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
2. The above appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Salient features for proposed National Policy for Domestic Workers
Discussions are underway regarding a Policy for Domestic Workers, the salient features of which are as follows:
- Inclusion of Domestic Workers in the existing legislations
- Registration of Domestic workers.
- Right to form their own associations, trade unions
- Right to have minimum wages, access to social security, protection from abuse, harassment, violence
- Right to enhance their professional skills
- Protection of Domestic Workers from abuse and exploitation
- Domestic Workers to have access to courts, tribunals, etc.
- Establishment of a mechanism for regulation of placement agencies.
These salient features were also put up on the Ministry’s Website for inviting the comments of the general public. Many of the State Government like Rajasthan, Kerala, Punjab, Tamilnadu and Tripura have included domestic workers in the schedule of the Minimum Wages Act and workers are, therefore, entitled to file cases before the concerned authorities in case of any grievance in this regard.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to July, 2021 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
A detailed note is annexed.
Cabinet
Making Dental Council more effective
Amendments in the Dentists Act
Cabinet approves the Dentists  Bill, 2019
In order to make the Dental Council of India more effective, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the introduction of a Bill to amend the Dentists Act, 1948 . The decision also gives effect, with certain modifications, to the provisions of the Dentists Act, 1948 with regard to the membership of the Dental Council of India and membership of State and Joint State Dental Councils.
Impact:
The amendment will help restructure the Dental Councils and the representation of Central Government members and elected members would no longer be made mandatory in the Dental Councils.
In the process it will reduce the redundancy.
The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming session of Parliament
Details:
To amend the following clauses of the Dentists Act, 1948:
 Membership of the Dental Council of India under clause  of section 3 and
 Membership of State and Joint State Dental Councils under clause  of section 21 and clause  of section 23 of the said Act.
Background:
The representation of dentists registered in Part B as Central Government nominees in the Dental Council of India and the election of four/ two members from Part B to the State / Joint State Dental Councils under the respective clauses in the Act have lost relevance. With a view to reducing the redundancy of the provisions of their representation, the Central Government has decided to delete these provisions so that their representation does not remain mandatory any more.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Government implemented ‘Operation Greens’ for integrated development of Tomato, Onion Potato  value chain since 2018-19
No report of black marketing ofonions and tomato received so far
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in LokSabha today informed thatthe prices of vegetables are determined by the normal market forces of demand and supply as well as production/harvest season. The prices of vegetables are also influenced by other factors such as disruptions in supply chain, functioning of mandis, rainfall, labour, transportation etc. The Government is implementing market information system where the prices of vegetables are collected through Agricultural Produce Market Committee  mandis and disseminated for its use by the farmers through Agmarknet portal, Mobile applications etc. for better price realization.
To give fair price to the farmers for green vegetables, the Government is implementing the scheme of ‘Operation Greens’ for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato  value chain since 2018-19. The major objectives of the scheme inter alia include enhancing value realization of TOP farmers; Price stabilization for producers and consumers; reduction in post-harvest losses; increase in food processing capacities and value addition in TOP value chain by creating firm linkages with production clusters. Further, the Government has extended the Short Term Price Stabilization Measures from Tomato, Onion and Potato to another 41 notified crops-fruits and vegetables w.e.f 11.06.2020. As on 19.07.2021, total subsidy of ₹47.66 crore has been released as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan under Operation Greens scheme.
No report of black marketing of onions and tomato have been received from the States/UTs. State Governments as well as Central Government continue to exercise powers under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 for preventing such practices.
Ministry of Finance
Office of Chief Adviser Cost celebrates Indian Cost Accounts Service Day, 2023, in New Delhi
The Indian Cost Accounts Service  Day was celebrated by the Office of Chief Adviser Cost, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance here today.
Dr. T. V. Somanathan, Finance Secretary & Secretary  presided over the function. Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary, DIPAM, chaired the Technical Session on the topic “Artificial Intelligence and Role of Finance Professionals - Challenges & Opportunities”. The Senior Officers from various Ministries/Departments in addition to the presidents of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India also graced the occasion.
In his Key-note address, Finance Secretary & Secretary  appreciated the advice rendered by the ICoAS officers in the course of evaluation of various financial proposals appraised/approved by the PIB/EFC/SFC etc. He also appreciated the findings under various study reports submitted by the O/o CAC which resulted in significant savings for the Government. He complimented the officers on the service day and expected that the officers will continue to support the Government in bringing efficiency and cost reduction.
Secretary, DIPAM, on the occasion, said that in the ongoing global scenario, automation and technological changes particularly ‘Artificial Intelligence’ will change the process and procedures adopted by the Government. He also urged ICoAS officers that the foundational model for artificial intelligence is best suited for their functioning considering the vast diversity of the country.
Earlier on the occasion Shri Ashu Mathur, Head of Service, welcomed the dignitaries on behalf of the Indian Cost Accounts Service. Observing that over the years, the focus of the Department has been on enhancing services and leveraging technology for efficient service delivery. He also gave an overview of some of the remarkable achievements of the service officers.
Later, president, ICAI and president, ICMAI also shared their views on the importance and contribution of the ICoAS officers in the nation building.
The function ended with a vote of thanks proposed by Shri Pawan Kumar, Additional Chief Adviser Cost. He thanked the Finance Secretary & Secretary , Secretary DIPAM and all other dignitaries for gracing the occasion and inspiring with his words of wisdom.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bangladesh for fairway development of Ashuganj-Zakiganj stretch of Kushiyara river and Sirajganj-Daikhawa stretch of Jamuna river in the Indo-Bangladesh protocol route
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bangladesh for fairway development of Ashuganj-Zakiganj stretch of Kushiyara river and Sirajganj-Daikhawa stretch of Jamuna river in the Indo-Bangladesh protocol route
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved MoU between India and Bangladesh for fairway development of Ashuganj-Zakiganj stretch of Kushiyara river and Sirajganj-Daikhawa stretch of Jamuna river in the Indo-Bangladesh protocol route by undertaking necessary dredging jointly by the two countries.
The MoU will considerably reduce the logistics cost of cargo movement to North Eastern India. It will also reduce the congestion through the Siliguri Chicken’s Neck corridor.
AYUSH
Ministry of AYUSH sets up Regional Facilitation Centre for Medicinal Plants Sector at Pune
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH inaugurated the Regional Cum Facilitation Centre, Western Region  of the National Medicinal Plants Board  under the Ministry of AYUSH at the Savitribai Phule, Pune University, Maharashtra on 29th September, 2020 through a virtual event. Padmabhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Chancellor, Nalanda University, Bihar; Prof. Dr. A.B. Ade, Head, Department of Botany & Co-ordinator RCFC ; Dr. J.L. Sastry, CEO, NMPB were also present during the program.
Speaking on this occasion Shri Kotecha, emphasized the role of RCFCs in completing the objectives of NMPB on medicinal plant cultivation. He explained the efforts of the Ministry of AYUSH in promoting the cultivation of herbs in the upcoming project on Atmanirbhar Bharat.
So far, NMPB has established six such Regional Cum Facilitation Centres  since 2017-18 in some premier organizations/universities working on medicinal plants in different regions of the country. These RCFCs act as an extended arm of NMPB to implement its various schemes with different states level departments like State Medicinal Plants Boards  / State Forests / Agriculture / Horticulture Department etc.
The new RCFC - Western Region will implement and coordinate the activities of NMPB in the States / UTs of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. This center facilitates the conservation and cultivation activities along with market up-linking through different AYUSH pharmacies.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Clarification on Aadhaar sharing issue by UIDAI
This is in pursuant of the Press Release dated 27 May 2022 by the Bengaluru Regional Office, UIDAI.
It is learnt that it was issued by them in the context of an attempt to misuse a photoshopped Aadhaar card. The release advised the people to not to share photocopy of their Aadhaar with any organization because it can be misused. Alternatively, a masked Aadhaar which displays only the last 4 digits of Aadhaar number, can be used.
However, in view of the possibility of the misinterpretation of the Press Release, the same stands withdrawn with immediate effect.
UIDAI issued Aadhaar card holders are only advised to exercise normal prudence in using and sharing their UIDAI Aadhaar numbers.
Aadhaar Identity Authentication ecosystem has provided adequate features for protecting and safeguarding the identity and privacy of the Aadhaar holder.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
12th Technical Group Meeting of National Statistical Offices of BRICS Countries for Preparation of Joint Statistical Publication 2021
The 12th Technical Group Meeting of National Statistical Offices of BRICS  Countries has been held today  at New Delhi in virtual mode under the aegis of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation , Government of India.
With a view to providing a common platform forfocused interaction, the association of BRIC  Countries was mooted in 64th General Assembly of United Nations in 2009. The association came to be known as BRICS  in 2010 with the joining of South Africa. Since then, the association of BRICS Countries has been deliberating the issue of mutual interest under the Chairship of one of the BRICS Countries by rotation. India, Chair in 2021, is scheduled to host various deliberations in 2021.
The 12th Technical Group Meeting has been chaired by Director General , MoSPI and attended by National Statistical Offices of BRICS countries. The draft Joint Statistical Publication  and JSP  have been discussed in the meeting. The Joint Statistical Publication  and JSP  will be released in “Meeting of Heads of NSOs”to be held in the month of August, 2021. The discussions centered around the data to be included in the various domains of Joint Statistical Publication such as Economy, Employment, Industry, Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Finance, Tourism, etc.
The meeting also discussed the draft proposals by ROSSTAT, Russia on cooperation between BRICS Countries, vision document on cooperation and statistical system development of BRICS NSOs and proposal regarding New Development Bank for project funding.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari to Lay the Foundation for 5 NH Projects Worth Rs. 7195 Crore in Ayodhya Tomorrow
These Include Sections of Ram Vangaman Marg and Ayodhya’s 84 Kosi Parikrama
Minister also to Inaugurate Projects Under Jal Marg Vikas at Prayagraj Tomorrow
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation will lay the foundation for 5 National Highways projects of total length 632 km and estimated cost Rs 7195 Crore in Ayodhya tomorrow.
The projects include beautification of the Ayodhya section of the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway at a cost of Rs 55 Crore, 4 laning of the Ayodhya-Akbarpur section of the Ayodhya-Varanasi highway at a cost of Rs 1081 Crore, construction of the 46 km, 4 lane Ayodhya Ring Road at a cost of Rs 1289 Crore, construction of the 44 km Mohanganj-Shringverpur section of the Ram Vangaman Marg at a cost of Rs 478 Crore and construction of the 91 km Bikapur-Rudauli-Murtihanghat section of Ayodhya’s 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg at a cost of Rs 896 Crore. The Ram Vangaman Marg project stretches over 262 km from Ayodhya to Chitrakoot and is to be constructed at a cost of Rs 2020 Crore, while Ayodhya’s 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg is a 275 km long project with estimated cost of Rs 2750 Crore.
The projects will establish direct connectivity from Ayodhya to Chitrakoot and Ambedkarnagar. The 84 Kosi Marg will facilitate movement of pilgrims around Ayodhya. The Ayodhya Ring Road will reduce traffic congestion in the city and lower pollution levels. The projects will facilitate pilgrimage and give a boost to tourism in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, thereby improving the socio economic condition of people in the area.
Shri Gadkari will also visit Prayagraj tomorrow where he will inaugurate Phase 2 of the River Information System on National Waterway-1  between Farakka and Patna and also unveil new arrangement of Navigation Lock at Farakka that would enable breeding of Hilsa fish in River Ganga and help preserve the river ecosystem.
He will also visit an exhibition put up by the National Mission for Clean Ganga at the Kumbh Mela
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief at loss of lives in road accident in Maharashtra
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief at the loss of lives due to a road accident in Buldhana district of Maharashtra.
A PMO tweet said;
"Anguished by the loss of lives due to an accident in Buldhana district. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to injured: PM Modi"
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Public suggestions invited for facilitating renewal of International driving licence while travelling abroad
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification GSR 624  dated 7th October, 2020 seeking comments and suggestions for amendment to Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 for facilitating the issuance of International Driving Permit  for citizens whose IDP has expired while they are abroad.
It has come to notice that in certain cases for the Citizens who are travelling abroad and in a foreign country, the International Driving Permit gets expired and there is no mechanism for its renewal while abroad. The proposal is to amend the CMVR 1989 to facilitate such citizens. The citizens can apply through the Indian Embassy / Mission Abroad portals and the applications would then move to the VAHAN for being considered by the respective RTOs.
Further the proposal also includes theremoval of the conditions of a Medical Certificate and a Valid Visa at the time of making the request for the IDP in the Country as the citizen who has valid driving licence there should not be a requirement for another medical certificate. Further, there are certain countries where the Visa is on arrival and in such cases the VISA was not available when applying for the IDP in India before travel.
The comments/suggestion can be sent to the Joint Secretary, Email: jspb-morth[at]gov[dot]in, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001 within 30 days of issue of notification.